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NASB | Luke 3:23 ¶ When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son of Eli, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 3:23 ¶ When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age, being, as was supposed, the son of Joseph, the son [by marriage] of Eli, |
Bible Question:
I know this subject has been discussed before, unfortunately as I browsed the many theories I find myself still with unanswered questions regarding Joseph's geneology. Luke 3:23-38 says that Joseph was the son of Heli and Matthew 1:1-17 says that Jacob was the father of Joseph. So, who was Jospeh's father? I have noticed that someone said Heli was Mary's father, but they gave no scriptural evidence to back it up. Does anyone know who Joseph's father really was? I'm writing a book and it is imperative that I know. |
Bible Answer: They who said that Heli was Mary's father are correct. In the patriarchal society of ancient Judea, the woman would not be listed in the geneology, so the name of the husband would be supplied instead. This was a common practice. |